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AV55 RWF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,148 mi
Last recorded181,148 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 RWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 181,148 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 165,362 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 148,056 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 134,465 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 134,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2010 123,417 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 110,586 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 88,277 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 87,759 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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AV55 RWF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 RWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 RWF registered?

AV55 RWF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AV55 RWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 RWF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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